Yan Xishan

Yan Xishan (8 October 1883-22 July 1960) was a Chinese warlord. Known for using modern technology to defend Chinese traditions, fighting the Kuomintang in the Central Plains War of the Chinese Civil Wars. Leader of Shanxi Province, he survived the wars of 1911-1949, and he was only forced out of power when the People's Republic of China took over. From 1949 to 1950 he was Premier of the Republic of China, serving under Li Zongren, succeeding Ho Ying-chin and preceding Chen Cheng.